Try This Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe!

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. This week I decided to dedicate my blog to recipes and snacks to help you stay on track. As you may have read in my intro, I love food, so healthy food can't be boring or I won't stick with it.

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Today I'm going to share a recipe that I adapted from one of my favorite Food Networkchefs, Giada De Laurentiis. I love pasta and cheese, and this recipe is the perfect solution to that mac and cheese craving—but much better for you.

Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally,about 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain and add to a large bowl.

Stir in the cheeses and vegetables.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Spread the mixture into the baking dish.

Top with a thin layer of cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

It may seem like a lot of cheese, but keep in mind that this is supposed to make eight servings! I plan to keep it healthy by having the mac and cheese as a side dish instead of a main course. It's perfect to serve along side a lean protein, like grilled chicken or shrimp. Let me know if you try this recipe!